Comments on: Chinese Intellectuals Contemplate the Earthquake: Lessons We Are Learning http://chinadigitaltimes.net/2008/05/chinese-intellectuals-contemplate-on-earthquake-lessons-we-are-learning/ Watching China Politics from Cyberspace Sat, 26 May 2012 16:47:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Earthquakes, Twitter and compassion | Antony Loewensteinhttp://chinadigitaltimes.net/2008/05/chinese-intellectuals-contemplate-on-earthquake-lessons-we-are-learning/#comment-4517 Earthquakes, Twitter and compassion | Antony Loewenstein Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:31:19 +0000 http://chinadigitaltimes.net/2008/05/chinese-intellectuals-contemplate-on-earthquake-lessons-we-are-learning/#comment-4517 [...] The latest news of the quake was sent via blogs, websites and mobile phones. The mini-blogging tool Twitter was also essential in piecing together the calamity. “The Great Firewall” was showing signs of partial collapse. Some Chinese intellectuals praised the regime for its prompt response. [...] [...] The latest news of the quake was sent via blogs, websites and mobile phones. The mini-blogging tool Twitter was also essential in piecing together the calamity. “The Great Firewall” was showing signs of partial collapse. Some Chinese intellectuals praised the regime for its prompt response. [...]

]]> By: China Journal : Lessons From the Tragedyhttp://chinadigitaltimes.net/2008/05/chinese-intellectuals-contemplate-on-earthquake-lessons-we-are-learning/#comment-1945 China Journal : Lessons From the Tragedy Fri, 16 May 2008 18:42:00 +0000 http://chinadigitaltimes.net/2008/05/chinese-intellectuals-contemplate-on-earthquake-lessons-we-are-learning/#comment-1945 [...] of these has been translated by the China Digital Times. A couple of excerpts are below; visit CDT for many [...] [...] of these has been translated by the China Digital Times. A couple of excerpts are below; visit CDT for many [...]

]]> By: jigtennhttp://chinadigitaltimes.net/2008/05/chinese-intellectuals-contemplate-on-earthquake-lessons-we-are-learning/#comment-1942 jigtenn Fri, 16 May 2008 11:11:36 +0000 http://chinadigitaltimes.net/2008/05/chinese-intellectuals-contemplate-on-earthquake-lessons-we-are-learning/#comment-1942 my condolences n prayer for all victims n thier families. It is also a good sign that China allows free media with this tragedy. However, CCP Govt. should be accountable for neglect to see the safety regulations of all these school buildings, where thousands of children parished without warning. This tragedy is also an eye opener to many ordinary Chinese people who could now have access to the information. It must be noted that in the past also, because of the disastrous CCP policies, millions of Chinese parished, i.e. 1) Tiannenmen Square Massacre(Thousands of students killed) 2)the greatest famine in China(1958-1961). About 30 million Chinese died of starvation during this period. 3) Cultural Revolution (1966-1976) 4)Tibetan killed since 1949 till 2008 which still continuesThese are just few examples, on daily basis millions of ordinary Chinese lives are turned upside down by the Govt policies which can't be challenged, or if one does,persecution entails.Therefore, it is good from a small side that Wen and Hu are actively engaged in the rescue mission right now but at the same time, one got to be holistic that CCP and its leadership are also craving for its survivality and supports from the masses.The real questions are: - Why there are massive gaps between the poor and rich, and mostly poor people are affected by this earth quake?-why the schools are not protected, i mean proper building like the party leaders and army officials live in terms of structural safety checks and strength??-Why there is open media whereas as recent as right now, media is totally blacked out in Tibet, where people are suffocating n being persecuted and restricted in all China covering olympics n human rights and other important issues.- Amidst all these, CCP govt. n top leaders keep on playing some blame games rather than take some responsibility on its own, n then move on from with a new beginning?- Whether Chinese people support the CCP Govt or not is up to them, but for the sake of brighter future of CHINA, this govt. should be held accountable.With my prayers for the alleviation of sufferings in China n Burma, Tibet, Africa n all over the world where people suffer. my condolences n prayer for all victims n thier families.
It is also a good sign that China allows free media with this tragedy.
However, CCP Govt. should be accountable for neglect to see the safety regulations of all these school buildings, where thousands of children parished without warning.
This tragedy is also an eye opener to many ordinary Chinese people who could now have access to the information.
It must be noted that in the past also, because of the disastrous CCP policies, millions of Chinese parished, i.e.
1) Tiannenmen Square Massacre(Thousands of students killed)
2)the greatest famine in China(1958-1961). About 30 million Chinese died of starvation during this period.
3) Cultural Revolution (1966-1976)
4)Tibetan killed since 1949 till 2008 which still continues

These are just few examples, on daily basis millions of ordinary Chinese lives are turned upside down by the Govt policies which can’t be challenged, or if one does,persecution entails.

Therefore, it is good from a small side that Wen and Hu are actively engaged in the rescue mission right now but at the same time, one got to be holistic that CCP and its leadership are also craving for its survivality and supports from the masses.

The real questions are:
- Why there are massive gaps between the poor and rich, and mostly poor people are affected by this earth quake?

-why the schools are not protected, i mean proper building like the party leaders and army officials live in terms of structural safety checks and strength??

-Why there is open media whereas as recent as right now, media is totally blacked out in Tibet, where people are suffocating n being persecuted and restricted in all China covering olympics n human rights and other important issues.

- Amidst all these, CCP govt. n top leaders keep on playing some blame games rather than take some responsibility on its own, n then move on from with a new beginning?

- Whether Chinese people support the CCP Govt or not is up to them, but for the sake of brighter future of CHINA, this govt. should be held accountable.

With my prayers for the alleviation of sufferings in China n Burma, Tibet, Africa n all over the world where people suffer.

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